Welcome to the Lakeland Alliance

Funding Announcement!

 

The Lakeland Alliance has been successful in a submission to Environment Canada's EcoAction Community Grant Program for $89,000 over two years. 

 

Goals for this project include 16 stewardship projects that will improve the quality of freshwater outputs from agicultural properties while increasing biodiversity and habitat for fish and birds dependant on natural shorelines.  In addition, seminars providing professional development credit to real estate agents will give them the tools necessary to ensure that prospective cottage owners are informed about their roles as lake stewards.  Workshops for lake-based businesses (marinas, campgrounds, resorts) outlining the relationship between a healthy lake ecosystem and a successful operation and will provide information and resources to help them to adpot lake friendly business practices.

 

Photo:  Community Stream Steward Program

 

Our Mission

Working together with landowners and partners to protect and improve the quality of the lakes and rivers throughout the Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton and Bancroft regions. 

Why An Alliance?

The shorelines of rivers and lakes throughout the Kawartha, Haliburton and Bancroft areas are some of the most developed in Ontario. Residential development pressures and the impact of some urban landscaping practices are placing mounting pressures on fragile littoral zones and water quality. Shoreline property owners and other lake users are concerned about their impacts on the surrounding natural environment and are seeking tools that will enable them to protect and enhance their aquatic resources.

The Lakeland Alliance provides hands-on expertise along with educational opportunities and materials to assist shoreline property owners in their lake stewardship efforts.